Following what has been previously reported here and here, the PCA’s Conciliation Commission has issued its Decision on Competence in the compulsory conciliation initiated between Timor-Leste and the Australia under Annex V of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. In its Decision, the Commission held that it was competent to continue with the conciliation process. These compulsory conciliation proceedings concern the maritime boundary between both States and were initiated by Timor-Leste by way of a Notice addressed to Australia pursuant to Article 298 and Annex V of the Convention. More information about this development can be found in the PCA’s press release.